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Israel Basketball Team Shows Resilience Despite Roster Challenges in Narrow Loss to Germany

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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026

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Israel's basketball team, despite a limited roster and injuries, narrowly lost 92-86 to Germany, showing strong effort and promising performances from key players like Kadyn Carrington and Yam Madar. Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi emphasized the team's unity and hopes for returning players in August, while preparing for a challenging game against Croatia.

01Israel narrowly lost 92-86 to Germany despite a limited roster and a 22-point deficit early in the fourth quarter.
02Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi praised the players' effort and highlighted injury challenges affecting the team.
03Kadyn Carrington set a career-high and was praised for his character and contribution to the team.
04Yam Madar received commendation for his dedication and impactful play under pressure.
05The team looks ahead to a tough away game against Croatia, featuring NBA players like Mario Hezonja.
06Carrington acknowledged injury challenges and is uncertain about his future with Hapoel Tel Aviv.

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